HUSQVARNA® VIKING® Tips and Hints for Free-Motion Stitching
Join expert Elaine Theraux, a Husqvarna Viking Educator, for a dynamic, lecture-style class on Zoom where you'll learn everything you need to know about free-motion stitching, including tips for both stippling and thread painting.
What You’ll Learn:
- Machine Setup & Accessories: Learn the essentials for setting up your machine, including the right feet (like the darning foot) and needles for free-motion stitching.
- Flat vs. Hopping Foot: Understand the difference and when to use each method for the best results.
- Speed Control & Start/Stop Functions: Discover how to control your stitch speed and use Start/Stop features to enhance precision.
- Quilting & Extension Tables: Learn how these tools help improve fabric support and stitching comfort.
- Straight vs. Decorative Stitches: Get the details on when to use each stitch for different effects.
- Yarn Couching: Explore this fun technique for adding texture and dimension to your designs.
This Zoom session is perfect for beginner quilters or intermediate sewists who want to expand their free-motion skills. Whether you're working on quilts or creative projects, Elaine’s expert guidance will give you the confidence to stitch with ease and creativity.
Tips for anyone with any brand of machine. Register now and stitch your way to mastery with Husqvarna Viking!
Teacher: Elaine Theriault
Date: Thursday March 6th 10am-11:30 am
Location: Zoom (link will be sent out 24 - 48 hours before class)
Fee: $15
Teacher Bio
Elaine Theriault has been an SVP Canada Inc. Freelance Educator for seven years and has taught the art of quilting for over 23 years. She has expanded her knowledge and expertise to machine embroidery, garment sewing, and the technology (software) that ties this new and exciting sewing world together.
She is a blogger for QUILTsocial.com and is known for her excellent reviews of different sewing machine models.
Elaine is a quilt designer/pattern writer, and her work appears in numerous Canadian and American publications. She appeared on Fons and Porter's Love of Quilting in 2023 and new episodes for 2025.
Her love of sewing is infectious; you'll gain much inspiration and knowledge from her events.